Step 3: Neutralize. Create a thick paste out of baking soda and water. Apply to the spill to absorb it. Wait 1 or 2 minutes. Wipe up the mixture with paper towel and immediately put the soiled paper towel in the plastic bag. Apply another layer of the baking soda paste.
Causes of Bare Spots in the Lawn. Bare spots in your lawn can be the result of heavy foot traffic (causing soil compaction), drought, disease, chemical burn and weed or insect infestation. Before beginning repairs, you need to determine the source of your problem.
1. Cause: Dogs. If your dog has used the same area of the lawn all winter long (especially in snow-prone zones), you may discover brown or bare spots. Solution: If the grass isnât dead, flush the area with water (spring rains help with this). Mow higher in this area until the spot greens up. If the grass is dead, reseed.